News
Street Soccer-PDX promotes football for all
Saul Meneses Zurita looks forward to coaching his youth soccer team each week. Meneses Zurita, a Street Soccer-PDX volunteer, coaches up unaccompanied minors from Central American countries on the finer points of the game — and he might even learn a thing or two on the field himself. “It’s a good time to relax and…
Portland homeowners raise safety concerns about Habitat for Humanity homes
Lacey Sutton was eager to move her family into the Mill Park home she purchased in March 2023 — she had her eyes on the place for a while. The Cherry Blossom Townhome Apartments, built by Habitat for Humanity, promised a permanently affordable unit in an eight-building project, lush green space and a playground for…
2024 Elections | What is ranked-choice voting?
Voters decide the future of Portland’s city government in less than seven weeks, and they’ll notice a few changes to this year’s ballot when it arrives. That’s because voters will use ranked-choice voting, or RCV, to elect the mayor, city auditor and 12 City Council members in four newly created geographic districts. Portland will…
Sen. Ron Wyden’s efforts to bring the WNBA back to Portland proved successful
It’s been more than 20 years since the Portland Fire played its final WNBA game. However, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert reignited the flame formerly known as the Fire when she announced the league is awarding Portland a WNBA expansion franchise Sept. 18. The Portland franchise, becoming the 15th WNBA team, will begin play in the…
Housing
Portland homeowners raise safety concerns about Habitat for Humanity homes
Lacey Sutton was eager to move her family into the Mill Park home she purchased in March 2023 — she had her eyes on the place for a while. The Cherry Blossom Townhome Apartments, built by Habitat for Humanity, promised a permanently affordable unit in an eight-building project, lush green space and a playground for…
Opinion
Letter from the Editor | Street Roots joins ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network
Social media users got a scoop about Street Roots a little less than 24 hours before Street Roots published this letter — some (big) news about the news, if you will. Street Roots is joining forces with ProPublica for one year beginning Oct. 1. Street Roots is honored and excited to partner with ProPublica’s Local…
